The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-07-13
FoR THE CLARION.
Commencement at French Camp

Commencement at French Camp
The Central Mississippi Institute and
the French Camp Academy have just
closed their annual session. The closing
exercises began by sermon by Rev. j.
ID. West. His subject was exceedingly
appropriate-"Christ the True Light, p
and was handled in Bro. Vests usual
forcible and happy manner.
Some of the classes of the Male School
were examined before the Board, to the
entire satisfaction of the Board. The
Young men showed a lively interest in
the Bible course; they have evidently
been thoroughly drilled without being
wearied. Especially did the skill and
patience of Miss Lula Killough, the
teacher of the small boys, command the
almost enthusiastic commentator OF
| the Board. She uses the STORY of the
| Bible,'' and the little fellows fairly
Jumped to answer the questions which
she propounded.
The speaking of the boys Monday
night, was highly creditable to them
| selves and their teachers. Some OF the
pieces were spoken in a manner that
surprised even their friends. l have
seldom seen better efforts in Sophomore
or Junior speakers IN Colleges.
The Board alse spent some time IN the
examination of the exercises OF the girls.
These we're gotten up in neat style, and
the handwriting and spelling were es-
pecially commended, and so lar as the
Board had time to look into them, the
answers were in the main correct.
| ;. NJ. Shelton, Esq, addressed large
| audience on Tuesday. His subject was,
"The reason why the Bible should be
used as a textbook in our schools" 1t
was a timely theme, and one the speak
er had studied we'll. As the facts and
arguments came rapidly upon our ear,
we felt that the cause of truth and
scripturaI morality would be greatly
advanced, could this Christian lawyer
be heard all over the land.
Tuesday night, the girls gave us re-
citations, music and drills. There was
failure in no part; in some, brilliant
success. Everything bore the marks of
careful and painstakIng training on the
part of the teachers. sister and
was pronounced by competent Judge
the best he had heard.
One of the performers was called q
"musical prodigy" In the recitations
we had proper emphasis and appropriate
and graceful gesture. In singing, clear,
, distinct pronunciation. In music, good
time and self-confdence. In the drills,
the poetry of motion.
: The Art exhibition was far beyond
our expectation, both in character and
) number of pieces. Mrs. Sanderson has
had this department under charge, and
C communicated TO her pupils something
; of her devotion and skill. One piece
by Miss Matte Sanderson, one by Miss
) Alice West, and one by Miss jimmie Kill
Tough, claim special mention.
Misses Alice West, Willie Nanarsdal
Mary Hemphill and Rosa Mecklin re-
ceived during the year the highest gen
; eral average and won the medals.
Col. j. l.. Power, of Jackson, offers a
, handsome prize for the best speller next
Commencement. Both boys and girls
, will be allowed to compete. Other prizes
will be offered, for other things. | wish
some one would offer a prize for the
t Bible course.
) The two schools are fully chartered
under the laws of Mississippi.
The Board made arrangements to
greatly enlarge and improve the build
ings of the Male Academy, and employ
a teacher of Book keeping, etc, as soon
as practicable.
The following resolution was adopted
by the Board:
The Board of Trustees of G. NJ. l. and
f. G.. A, having witnessed with great
satisfaction the commencement exer-
cises of the Institute and Academy:
Res0iged, That in the superiority man
Tested by the pupils in the different de-
partments of education we recognize
with great pleasure the skill and dill
gence of the teachers, and hereby ex-
press to them our highest appreciation
of their work and entire approval of
their management of the schools in all
respects.
j.. Resolued, That the Board congratu-
late the patrons of these schools upon
the marked progress of their daughters
and sons in learning and in the accom-
plishments of education during the
session Just closed, and hereby invites
J their continued patronage of the school.
A proposition came from DIR. Wad-
del, of GAINESVILLE, to give free tuition
in that University, to the boy who
should secure the highest grade. This
offer was accepted with thanks.
Rev. J. A Mecklin is too well know n
TO need any endorsement from us. HIS
whole heart is in this work-and he is
working for the Master. He is estab-
lished in the confidence of his boys.
Mr. and Mrs. Sanderson, of the Insti-
tute, came among us from responsible
and lucrative positions. They bring with
them those qualifications of mind and
heart which win make of our girls
scholars, ladies and Christians. They
are determined, under Gods blessing,
to succeed, and they will, if there is
any virtue in tact, business sense and
energy.
Mrs. Richie, the music teacher, con-
tinues to grow in favor, and at the close
of the session received the thanks and
congratulations of the parents of the
music scholars, and the friends of the
Institute.
The two schools have good buildings,
and about thirty acres of land, all worth
about IS 900 or more. Four years ago
we had about 5000.
To the Christian people of this land
let me say that no schools of the same
high grade, both as to secular and scrip
tural knowledge, offer any be tier in
ducements ut such cheap rates. Please
read their catalogues to prove what we
say.
Maury Institute.
Amongst the many institutions for
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